What are the rules for the transportation of baggage on the plane

With the summer, it was time for vacations, and so many immediately turned their attention to the most famous resorts in the world. At the moment, it is the use of air transport that is considered the fastest and most reliable means for traveling around the globe.

Just think, in just a few hours you can be completely on the other side of the world, even without almost noticing the flight itself.

However, this method of transportation is subject to its specific features, so each person buying a plane ticket is obliged to strictly follow all the rules that exist with the airline.

One of the main and rigorous - it is baggage.

The severity of this rule is to provide security for any person who is on board, therefore, weighs on everyone, regardless of their status and the purpose of the flight.

In this article, you will learn what universal rules are used to carry baggage and their differences depending on different airlines.

Basic rules for carrying baggage on the plane

At the moment, a single list of the rules that every passenger should follow was not developed worldwide. However, there are their various options, which act depending on several factors:

1. Destination countries - each country in the world has some of its unique features and characteristics that also affect what can be carried into it. For example, since only Islam is preached in Dubai, other items of a religious nature, including crosses, are not allowed into the territory of this country;
2. The rules of the airline - each company has its own rules on the carriage of baggage, namely, the allowed weight. Very often it depends on the cost of the ticket and the class chosen, as well as the aircraft itself. Usually this weight should not exceed 30 kg per person;

To avoid any problems during the immediate check-in of baggage, it is best to carefully read the existing rules. This is especially true when there is non-standard luggage, like a pet.

Very carefully read the list of unauthorized items for transportation, such as piercing-cutting.

Recent changes in the rules for the transportation of baggage in Russia

The threat of terrorism every year becomes more and more terrible, therefore very often there is a tightening of various baggage allowances. Consider the new rules of transportation of baggage in the aircraft in Russia.

If before that their number was not considered, then now it has become much stricter. However, now the weight of such a bag can reach 10 kg, although this is not written in writing.

However, the baggage allowance, which is delivered to the cargo hold, is still not regulated by law, so each company sets its own framework. This made it possible to create so-called "losing" tariffs that help reduce the cost of a ticket for business people who travel without bulky bags.

At the moment in Russia, the largest weight of a bag taken on board is 50 kg, but for traveling with so many things you have to pay a lot.

However, the pleasant moment was that many airlines at the moment have become completely free to carry the necessary sports equipment, especially to those traveling to ski resorts.

General baggage allowance on board

At the moment, all the things that the traveler wants to take with him conditionally divided into 3 parts:

• personal items;
• luggage;
• hand luggage

Any personal belongings according to the law must be carried free of charge. That is why it is better to keep all documents with you, because sometimes luggage is lost.

However, for all of these types of baggage, there are some general rules that each airline uses, regardless of the country of travel.

1. Verify the integrity of your bags. There should be no cuts on the baggage, because otherwise during the flight, things can be damaged and destroy other baggage;
2. Be sure to wrap your bag in film. This service can also be used at the airport, but you will have to pay extra for this. However, it will help you keep your bag in integrity;
3. Be sure to weigh your bag before the flight and check if its dimensions and weight are in compliance with the rules of the selected company, in order not to pay extra for the advantage;
4. Carefully read the list of prohibited items to transport in order not to accidentally try to hold them.

Prohibited or restricted items for transportation in the cabin

Very often, there are many problems with various items being transported, which according to the rules of the airline should not be in the baggage. This is especially true of women who can put their cosmetics and manicure accessories in hand luggage. All this with great ease can be confiscated.

At the moment, it is strictly forbidden to carry on airplanes:

1. Any piercing-cutting objects, including needles, knitting needles, scissors and others;
2. Radioactive materials and any items that may emit radiation;
3. Toxic substances: any poisons, pesticides, viruses;
4. Chemical aggressive substances: alkalis, acids, mercury;
5. Weapons, including toy;
6. Combustible and flammable substances: matches, lighters, paints, varnishes;
7. Liquid volume of more than 100 ml, with the exception of baby food and medicine;
8. All types of gases.

Of course, far from the whole list of items prohibited for transportation is presented above, therefore it is better to discuss all non-standard items in advance with the company.

It also does not negotiate items that are not only not prohibited for transportation, but in general are completely illegal, that is, drugs, explosives. A passenger who has such a cargo is immediately removed from the flight and transferred to law enforcement agencies for further investigation.

Also, airlines strictly limit the carriage of certain things, advising to take them as hand luggage.

Also, it is not recommended to bring food with you, especially the one that spoils quickly enough.

The total weight of baggage, the rules of transportation of hand baggage by plane

So, at the moment, any passenger along with him for free can carry some baggage.

As a carry-on baggage one bag is now counted, whose weight should not exceed 10 kg. Of course, the ladies' bag or small men's briefcase is not counted as this - these are personal items. In business classes, some airlines allow the transportation of 2 bags with a total weight of 15 kg as an incentive to buy more expensive tickets.

Such a hand baggage should not exceed 115 cm in sum of all its parties, however, there is also a certain standard - it is 55 * 20 * 40. This happened due to the fact that at the moment I am releasing bags of completely non-standard sizes.

It is believed that a rather large musical instrument can be brought as a hand luggage, however, it will need to purchase a separate ticket.

Of course, do not forget about animals. If you are lucky enough to have a small pet, then you can carry it in the cabin, of course, in a special carry.

Also listed as carry-on baggage:

• laptop and recording equipment;
• press;
• products of the customs shop, including alcohol, packed in a package;
• chairs and strollers for children up to 2 years;
• baby food.

As an ordinary baggage for one person, you can donate one bag for free. However, you should carefully monitor its weight, if it exceeds the limits, then you will have to divide all things by 2 with a surcharge.

Baggage weight depends on the class specified in the ticket. Most of the economy class, many airlines have set at 20 kg, the business allows you to carry an additional 12.

However, the standard bag size should not exceed 158 cm on all sides.

Hand luggage

As a standard, children under two years of age are not eligible. However, it is permissible to carry additional carry-on baggage on such a child.

Of course, it should be much smaller than the standard one.

A stroller or a cradle cannot be considered as such kind of things, therefore, if desired, the parent can take them as his luggage.

However, it will be necessary to keep them in the plane folded, and they absolutely should not interfere with any other passenger.

Existing features of liquid transportation in hand luggage and luggage

At the moment there is a full list of liquid substances that are acceptable for carriage in hand luggage:

• drinks, water, syrup, soup;
• lotion, shower gels, shampoo;
• perfumes and colognes;
• deodorants and sprays;
• toothpaste and cosmetics;
• shaving foam;
• other liquid substances.

Each of these jars should not exceed 100 ml, the only exceptions are medicines and baby food, but their total volume should not exceed 1 l.

They must also be packaged in transparent packaging so that the security officer will be able to inspect everything. Anything that exceeds this amount will be confiscated.

Baby food and medicines can and not be packaged in bags, but the need to have such things with you should be documented.

An exception is considered to be goods purchased in a duty free shop, but they should be packaged and not opened until the end of the flight.

These rules are considered to be quite universal for all, but there may be some restrictions, depending on the internal rules or the country of arrival. For example, in the United States with a carry any alcohol is completely prohibited.

Transportation of drugs on the plane

A first aid kit is one of the most necessary things in any journey, and this applies not only to those who have chronic diseases. Abroad it is better not to remain without emergency funds that will help cure the problem.

However, many countries do not allow the transport into their territory of even those funds that are sold on the territory of the Russian Federation without any recipes. Therefore, hypnotic drugs, antibiotics, painkillers, motion sickness pills can fall under the risk zone.

First of all, it depends on the fact that their composition contains a large amount of sufficiently potent substances. That is why it is better to know in advance which medicines you can have with you.

At the moment, the plane is allowed to carry as much money as is needed for their own needs. They must be in the original packaging with a normal shelf life.

Also, restrictions apply to liquid preparations, especially insulin, which, because of temperature, cannot be carried in luggage. It requires registration of a special diabetic passport.

So, in order to take with you the medicines you need to have with you:

1. The prescription of a doctor, or the conclusion thereof, on the need for you this medicine and its dosage;
2. Check for purchased goods to confirm its origin;
3. Translation of the recipe in English - not mandatory, but the desired stroke.

Passengers who have such recipes for landing go through the red corridor to fill out a customs declaration.

Different baggage carrier policies

Although the general rules for the transportation of baggage and carry-on baggage on an airplane are almost the same, some of the airlines may have some special specific features:

Victory

At the moment, the airline has set free hand luggage and large baggage with the following parameters. Hand luggage should not exceed 115 cm and weights of 10 kg. You can buy up to 2 extra seats in the cabin, for each of which you will have to pay up to 2 thousand rubles.

In the luggage compartment you can carry free weight not more than 10 kg and no larger than 158 cm. For a fee it can be increased to 20 kg;

S7

Manual luggage of this company also should not exceed 7 kg for economy class in 1 bag and 2 bags weighing no more than 15 kg for business class. The size of the restrictions is also quite standard - 115 cm. In the luggage you can donate no more than 20 kg for economy and 30 kg for business class. Children's luggage should not exceed 10 kg.

Aeroflot

Baggage weight in the economy class of this airline is 23 kg. For comfort class, two seats are provided for 23 kg each. The total weight of baggage in a business class must not exceed 32 kg for 2 places provided. The total sum of the sides of the bag should not be more than 158 cm.

Hand luggage in Aeroflot has strict dimensions - 55 * 40 * 20 cm weighing no more than 10 kg. For business class - no more than 15 kg;

Ural Airlines

This company has a special offer - "Wings", which dramatically affects the amount of luggage. At the moment, an ordinary passenger can carry no more than 32 kg, a passenger with a silver level - 40 kg, with a gold one - 45 kg.

The size of hand luggage should also not be larger than 1 bag weighing no more than 10 kg;

UTair

For those traveling in economy class, normal baggage allowance is one place no more than 10 kg, for a business class it is 2 places 10 kg each. The company also provides the size of hand luggage for a child without a ticket - 1 place up to 10 kg. Carriage of wheelchairs in the cabin is prohibited.

As you can see, each company has its own differences in the provision of baggage services. Each of them varies depending on the chosen airline and class.

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